Enrollment
570
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus
Federal NCES profile for Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007802677
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #9 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks #9 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007802677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New York, New York, enrolling 570 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 570 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 562 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #224.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Asian (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus compares
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Asian 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~570 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus
How many students attend Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
15.1% of students at Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
The largest demographic group at Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks #9 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New York on the city page.
Is Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus a good school?
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 3?
Besides Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.
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